Officer Down

Private First Class Michael Shawn Latu
Marion County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Tour 5 years

Private First Class Mike Latu was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call for service at 1:05 am.

His vehicle left the roadway on U.S. 76 and struck a bridge pillar underneath U.S. 501 Bypass.

PFC Latu had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for five years and had previously served as a dispatcher.

In 2018 he was recognized as both Deputy of the Year and Patrolman of the Year.

Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.